Siting of Hazardous Waste Management Facilities

Enhancing Facility-Community Relations: Strengthening the Bridge between
Hazardous Waste Facilities and their Neighbors

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This booklet (PDF)(7 pp, 186K) discusses how important it is for hazardous waste facilities
to maintain continuous, strong relationships with their neighboring
communities throughout their operation and after closure.

Sensitive Environments and the Siting of Hazardous Waste Management
Facilities

Social Aspects of Siting Hazardous Waste Facilities

This booklet (PDF)(16 pp, 7.3MB) assists industries and government agencies that interact
with communities when siting hazardous waste facilities. It offers examples
of quality of life concerns raised by environmental justice communities
when facilities are sited. This document shares experiences and creative
mechanisms developed to work effectively with communities, as well as
encourages businesses and government agencies to address community concerns
early, collaboratively, and compassionately. || en
Español (PDF)(16 pp, 917K)